Ceramic coating is popular, which means it's surrounded by myths — some overselling it, some dismissing it. Here's the truth behind the biggest ones.
A coating adds hardness and resists fine marring, but it is not scratch-proof or chip-proof. For physical impact protection, you need paint protection film. Coating is about gloss, chemical resistance, and easy cleaning.
A coating makes washing far easier and less frequent, but coated cars still need regular gentle washing to stay at their best. "Self-cleaning" is an exaggeration.
Quality varies enormously, and prep is everything. A coating applied over a swirled, contaminated surface locks in the flaws and fails early. That's why correction and decontamination come first.
For drivers who keep their cars and deal with sun and salt, a coating pays off in protection, easier maintenance, and better resale. The value is real when it's done right. Ask us what to expect for your car.
No — it resists fine marring and adds hardness, but it isn't scratch- or chip-proof. Paint protection film is what stops physical impact damage.
Yes, but far less effort — dirt and water slide off, so washes are quicker and less frequent. Coated doesn't mean self-cleaning.
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